Zimmer's Tapaculo
A species of Scytalopus tapaculos Scientific name : Scytalopus zimmeri Genus : Scytalopus tapaculos
Zimmer's Tapaculo, A species of Scytalopus tapaculos
Botanical name: Scytalopus zimmeri
Genus: Scytalopus tapaculos
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Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Description
Zimmer's tapaculo (Scytalopus zimmeri) is a species of passerine bird in the family Rhinocryptidae. It is found in the Southern Andean Yungas. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and rocky areas. Its name commemorates American ornithologist John Todd Zimmer. It is terrestrial and prefers to run rather than fly. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Ground
Feeding Habits
Zimmer's Tapaculo predominantly consume seeds and insects, foraging near the ground, utilizing roots, rocks, and ferns in steep ravines to find food. This diet reflects adaptations for ground-feeding behaviors.
Habitat
The habitat of zimmer's Tapaculo includes rocky ravines, shaded woodlands predominated by Alnus trees, mixed Alnus/Podocarpus, or Polylepis forests within seasonally humid zones. They are also found in ecotone areas bordering semi-deciduous regions, as well as open, wet, and boulder-strewn slopes with bunch-grass and scattered shrubs. Additionally, zimmer's Tapaculo may inhabit low riparian shrubbery in more open landscapes.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Nikolaj Mølgaard Thomsen 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Perching birds Family
Tapaculos Genus
Scytalopus tapaculos Species
Zimmer's Tapaculo 
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